--- title: "Bessette Excavating" description: "Bessette Excavating is an excavation company. The company's website lists excavation, concrete flat work, basement waterproofing and drainage, and foundati" doc_version: "2026-10-16" last_updated: "2026-10-16" --- # Bessette Excavating **Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 124 Wakefield St, Hamden, CT 06517 · **Phone:** (203) 936-9036 · **Website:** https://bessetteexcavating.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 5 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Bessette Excavating is an excavation company. The company's website lists excavation, concrete flat work, basement waterproofing and drainage, and foundation repair among its services. It holds 5 stars across 12 Google ratings and an A+ Better Business Bureau grade. A recent customer said Chris and the crew handled a backyard drainage project, gave a detailed and competitive quote up front, completed the work exactly as written in the contract and cleaned up the property before leaving. A recent reviewer said Chris and his crew have done several jobs for them over the years, including steps, a driveway and a sidewalk. A 2026 customer said the company diagnosed and replaced a large drainage pipe that was causing serious flooding on a project in Wallingford, CT, kept it under budget and pointed out items their home inspector had missed. A 2026 customer said Chris and his team repaired the foundation of their home, and that Chris explained simply and clearly what they would do. A 2026 customer who hired the company for concrete work and foundation repair said the crew kept everything clean. A 2026 reviewer said Chris had been to their property in Naugatuck multiple times and helped with water repairs as well as concrete repairs. A 2026 reviewer who used the company on multiple jobs for a business named foundation repairs, sewer repairs and concrete pouring among that work. **Strengths:** - Backyard drainage — a recent customer got a detailed, competitive quote up front - A clean site — a recent customer said the crew cleaned up before leaving - Foundation repair — a 2026 customer said Chris explained the plan clearly ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 5 stars across 12 Google ratings and an A+ Better Business Bureau grade _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bessette%20Excavating&query_place_id=ChIJpUz88_BoGYQRBd_jii8JA1g) — “Google: 5★ from 12 ratings” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/landscape-contractors/bessette-excavating-0111-31003401) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Its website lists excavation, concrete flat work, basement waterproofing and drainage, and foundation repair _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://bessetteexcavating.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Excavation ServicesConcrete Flat Work Installation Services in Connecticut Basement Waterproofing & Drainag…” - A recent customer described a backyard drainage project done as written in the contract, with a detailed quote up front _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25weUxXeHZNMFV0UTNreGMyeGFVVmRaYmxkcGVrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnpyLWxvM0UtQ3kxc2xaUVdZbldpekE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Chris and the crew at Bessette Excavating were great to work with on my backyard drainage project. They provided a detailed and competiti…” - A recent reviewer said the company did their steps, driveway and sidewalk _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4aldUSTJTRU42WW5Sd1dYRTRVMUJWYUc4MGVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxjWTI2SEN6YnRwWXE4U1BVaG80eUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Chris & his crew have done several jobs for us over the years. Bessette Excavating is professional, honest, detail-oriented, respectful, …” - A 2026 customer said the company diagnosed and replaced a large drainage pipe causing flooding, under budget _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsaFoyWlVYM1k0WXpkV1RIUm9SRWxaYTJWRlFYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllhZ2ZUX3Y4YzdWTHRoRElZa2VFQXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bessette Excavating help me with a couple of projects in Wallingford, CT. One big one was diagnosing and replacing a large drainage pipe …” - A 2026 customer described foundation repairs, with Chris explaining the plan clearly _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GdmMwTjJTSFppZGtvMmFteGtTbWwxZVROcFVHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFvc0N2SHZidko2amxkSml1eTNpUGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Chris and his team performed repairs to the foundation of my home. They were professional, courteous, and respectful from start to finis…” - A 2026 customer hired the company for concrete work and foundation repair _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Sb1dWOW5iRTB5VEhGUldEQnZkakJHY1VwSlRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRoWV9nbE0yTHFRWDBvdjBGcUpJTnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We hired Bessette Excavating for concrete work and foundation repair at our house and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were res…” - A 2026 reviewer named foundation repairs, sewer repairs and concrete pouring among jobs for their business _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xodk5scGxkM1ZQWDJSc1JYUldUM1JzV0ZOdGJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhvNlpld3VPX2RsRXRWT3RsWFNtbHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have used Bessette excavating on multiple jobs for my business. Chris has always been very responsive, easy to work with, and best of a…” - Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://bessetteexcavating.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Excavation ServicesConcrete Flat Work Installation Services in Connecticut Basement Waterproofing & Drainag…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsaFoyWlVYM1k0WXpkV1RIUm9SRWxaYTJWRlFYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllhZ2ZUX3Y4YzdWTHRoRElZa2VFQXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bessette Excavating help me with a couple of projects in Wallingford, CT. One big one was diagnosing and replacing a large drainage pipe …” - Specializes in Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xodk5scGxkM1ZQWDJSc1JYUldUM1JzV0ZOdGJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhvNlpld3VPX2RsRXRWT3RsWFNtbHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have used Bessette excavating on multiple jobs for my business. Chris has always been very responsive, easy to work with, and best of a…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Sb1dWOW5iRTB5VEhGUldEQnZkakJHY1VwSlRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRoWV9nbE0yTHFRWDBvdjBGcUpJTnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We hired Bessette Excavating for concrete work and foundation repair at our house and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were res…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GdmMwTjJTSFppZGtvMmFteGtTbWwxZVROcFVHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFvc0N2SHZidko2amxkSml1eTNpUGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Chris and his team performed repairs to the foundation of my home. They were professional, courteous, and respectful from start to finis…” - Also offers Masonry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOSUxVdDNaa0ZtZEhwdmJGWkpZa2R6VmxGaU1tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjNILUt3ZkFmdHpvbFZJYkdzVlFiMmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Chris with bessette excavation has been to my property in Naugatuck multiple times for projects. He has helped my husband and I with wate…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Sb1dWOW5iRTB5VEhGUldEQnZkakJHY1VwSlRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5803092f8ae3df05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRoWV9nbE0yTHFRWDBvdjBGcUpJTnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We hired Bessette Excavating for concrete work and foundation repair at our house and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were res…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official CT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bessette%20Excavating&query_place_id=ChIJpUz88_BoGYQRBd_jii8JA1g): 5.0★ from 12 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bessette%20Excavating&query_place_id=ChIJpUz88_BoGYQRBd_jii8JA1g): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://bessetteexcavating.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/landscape-contractors/bessette-excavating-0111-31003401): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://topsoil.com/connecticut/hamden/bessette-excavating/): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marty Callinan · 2026-06-07**: Chris and the crew at Bessette Excavating were great to work with on my backyard drainage project. They provided a detailed and competitive quote up front, completed the work exactly as written in the contract, and wrapped up the project in a timely manner. The crew was courteous each day and thorou… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brooke Ilena · 2026-05-26**: Chris & his crew have done several jobs for us over the years. Bessette Excavating is professional, honest, detail-oriented, respectful, and highly experienced. They did an amazing job on our steps, driveway, and sidewalk, and were wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend this company and wi… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pine ridge plumbing · 2026-03-13**: Great work & fair price. Very knowledgeable & attentive to detail. Would definitely recommend Chris & his crew - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cole Perrone · 2026-03-12**: Highly recommend Bessette Excavating. These guys do phenomenal work. Attention to detail, punctual, professional, and all around great guys. Chris is super responsive. Give them a call. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gina Rosarbo · 2026-03-11**: Chris and his crew did a great job! They were thorough and professional, I would highly recommend and will definitely use them again! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jessica Hollister · 2026-03-10**: We hired Bessette Excavating for concrete work and foundation repair at our house and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were responsive, professional, and clearly know what they’re doing. The crew worked hard, kept everything clean, and the finished work came out great. It’s refreshing to w… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · hubert williams · 2026-03-10**: I have worked with Chris Bessette - Bessette Excavaying for many years on various projects with my company as a Property Manager. Chris demonstrates expertise, knowledge, and a high level professionalism for his clients projects. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tercor Sil · 2026-03-09**: Chris and his team performed repairs to the foundation of my home. They were professional, courteous, and respectful from start to finish. The issues were identified, and Chris explained simply and clearly what they would do to address them. The team worked efficiently and was very organized. Once… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Erik Allison · 2026-02-18**: Bessette Excavating help me with a couple of projects in Wallingford, CT. One big one was diagnosing and replacing a large drainage pipe that was causing some serious flooding. Chris was able to diagnose the issue and offer solid suggestions. He was able to keep in under budget and point out a few… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kim · 2026-02-18**: Chris with bessette excavation has been to my property in Naugatuck multiple times for projects. He has helped my husband and I with water repairs as well as concrete repairs. Highly recommend this company --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T01:32:28.068Z. 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